DOVER – Now in its sixth year, Dancing with the Delaware Stars had another successful event at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino Saturday night.
The competition was stiff, so much so that the event had its first official tie, but Tonda Parks, vice president of advertising development for the Delaware State News, and Jeo Fernandez, a second-year competitor with First State Dance Academy in Milford were eventually named the winners after a “dance-off” between the top two pairs of dancers.
The event benefited Mom’s House of Dover, a nonprofit organization that looks after children of single parents who are enrolled full-time in either high school or college and can’t afford child care while they are working toward their degree. More than $75,000 was raised Saturday night.
Robby Kidd, 6 of Ashburn, VA and his cousin Ryan Crowley, 18 of Smyrna
Dr. Sharad Patel, M.D. and Michele Harrington of Dover.
Dover philanthropist Janet Kidd and her partner Greg Breitkreitz, also of Dover
Dr. Mark-Anthony Umobi, M.D. and Jessica Moyer of Dover
Kent County Women's Journal publisher Kevin Phillipson and his dance partner Lisa Chase of Dover
Frankfurt Bakery owner Dawne Nickerson-Banez and her dance partner and DSU senior Raykeem Ward of Dover
Monty and Mardi Spangler of Dover, center.
H.K and Anglea Chow of Camden
Terri Nellans Brown of Dover
Samantha Hemphill of Dover and Dover PD Master Cpl. Jeff Davis
Ruhan Patel, 8, held a sign cheering on his father Dr. Sharad Patel, MD who eventually became the runner-up with his partner Michele Harrington.
Dr. Mark-Anthony Umobi, M.D. and his dance partner Jessica Moyer of Dover
Dancing With Delaware Stars organizer and president of the Mom's House board of directors Terri Nellans Brown of Dover poses for a selfie with H.K. Chow, store manager of the Camden Walmart.
Delaware State News VP of Advertising Development Tonda Parks of Dover was dressed as Lady Gaga Saturday and brought the house down with her dance routine.
With trophies held high, Delaware State News VP of Advertising Development Tonda Parks of Dover and her partner Jeo Fernandez won Saturday evening's Dancing With The Delaware Stars inside Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. Dressed as pop star Lady Gaga, Ms. Parks danced to the song 'Born This Way' with Mr. Fernandez during a colorful routine to say the least.
Dover Police Master Cpl. Master performed a special rendition of his, and country superstar Taylor Swift's, worldwide hit 'Shake It Off' during the fun event.
Kent County Women's Journal publisher Kevin Phillipson and his dance partner Lisa Chase of Dover
Delaware State News VP of Advertising Development Tonda Parks of Dover won tonight's Dancing With The Delaware Stars at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. Dressed as pop star Lady Gaga, Ms. Parks was carried into the Rollins Center on the shoulders of four muscle men before joining her partner Jeo Fernandez for their spectacular dance routine.
Dover philanthropist Janet Kidd flew through the air Saturday evening with help from her partner Greg Breitkrweitz, also of Dover.
Robert Kidd made the trip from Ashburn, VA to be a judge for Saturday night's dance competition and with his two children Robby, 6 and Catherine, 8, award his mother Janet Kidd a round of perfect '10's.
Wesley College president Dr. William Johnston performs with his wife Susan and their two grandchildren.
Dr. Sharad Patel, M.D. and his dance partner Michele Harrington of Dover took second place Saturday.
Delaware State News VP of Advertising Development Tonda Parks of Dover and her partner Jeo Fernandez wait to hear the judges scores Saturday evening.
Frankfurt Bakery owner Dawne Nickerson-Banez and her dance partner and DSU senior Raykeem Ward of Dover react aftrer being awarded a '10' for their dance performance.
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